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Ravens Stand For ‘Black National Anthem,’ Most Sit, Kneel During National Anthem

Amanda Prestigiacomo
Ravens Stand For ‘Black National Anthem,’ Most Sit, Kneel During National Anthem
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During the Baltimore Ravens season-opener against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, all but two players stood for the playing of “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” which has been dubbed the “black national anthem,” while more than half of the players sat or took a knee during the national anthem.

“The Black national anthem, ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing,’ is currently being played,” reported Daniel Oyefusi on Sunday. “Ravens players are lined up at the goal line, while the Browns returned to their locker room. It looks like one Raven is kneeling.”

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